House Speaker Mike Johnson Addresses National Security Concerns

WASHINGTON - In response to the recent disclosure of a mysterious national security threat by House Intelligence Committee chair Mike Turner (R-Ohio), House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) delivered a prepared statement aimed at reassuring the public and urging calm. Speaker Johnson announced that he and other congressional leaders would meet with President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss the matter.

Reassurance Amid Uncertainty

During a press briefing at the Capitol, Johnson sought to allay public concerns, stating, "I want to assure the American people there’s no need for public alarm.” He emphasized the commitment to addressing the matter with caution, as is the protocol for sensitive and classified information. However, he reiterated that he was not at liberty to disclose classified details at the moment.

Calls for Declassification

The announcement came after Chairman Turner's public request for the declassification of information regarding the "serious national security threat." The lack of specific details surrounding the threat has led to growing speculation and uncertainty.

Notably, both Johnson and Turner declined to take questions from reporters, maintaining the confidentiality of the information. Meanwhile, at the White House, national security adviser Jake Sullivan expressed surprise at Turner's public disclosure of the threat.